The SRCWA LiveLighter Aged Care Games for the Peel region was held on Tuesday 10th October 2023 at the Murray Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
SRCWA Peel Branch president Jan McGlinn OAM and her group of dedicated volunteers supported by Alcoa volunteers presented an event for seniors in care which was enjoyed by all. Twelve teams competed in a range of activities specifically modified for seniors in care.
SRCWA Executive Officer Dawn Yates welcomed everyone and invited them to stand a join in the national anthem, she then introduced Tom Duxbury – Pinjarra Alumina Refinery Production Manager to officially open the games. Dawn then invited SRCWA State President Phil Paddon (our MC for the day) to say a few words and get the games underway.
Our entertainment for the games at the lunch break was the Dolphin Square Dancers who entertained the crowd with a variety of dance moves
Best presented teams on the day (as awarded by our independent judge) was Greenfields The “Circus and Ringmasters” with an honourable mention to Graceford Knights Baptistcare, This was one of the most colourful and vibrant games held in the Peel region. Thank you to all the care facilities support staff for your enthusiasm and creativity in making this such a fun event.
In third place was “Bedingfeld Sports Allsorts”, second place was “Graceford Knights Baptistcare” and first place by a small margin was ” SilverChain Team 2″. Our oldest competitor on the day was 101 years young, Elsie Corbett, from the “Bedingfeld Sports Allsorts”. SRCWA thanks and acknowledges the hard work by the team from Alcoa Australia Staff, SRCWA State Branch volunteers and SRCWA staff who helped to make this a most enjoyable event for the participants and such a great success.
The SRCWA Peel Branch LiveLighter Aged Care Games supported by LiveLighter Healthway, Government of WA, Alcoa and the Shire of Murray.
Remember Live_Lighter by eating a rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables.
Click here for photos (thank you Richard and Martin) from the Peel LiveLighter Aged Care Games